HC Deb 08 November 1937 vol 328 cc1431-3W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the widespread antipathy to birching of children date in October, 1937, and at the corresponding date in 1936, respectively; and the average prices at such dates of wheat, bran, maize, and middlings?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

The following statement shows the average wholesale prices of certain grades of eggs and of feeding stuffs during the week ended 27th October, 1937, and the corresponding week in 1936; and also the retail prices of eggs on 1st October, 1937, the latest date for which such prices are available, an don the same date in 1936:

Mr. Stanley

I have been asked to reply. The following table shows the total declared value of imports into the United Kingdom of willows for basket-making and of baskets and basketware during the year 1936, together with the principal countries of consignment. Particulars of the quantities imported are not recorded.

under 14 years of age in Greenock and elsewhere; and if he has any statement to make regarding legislation to abolish this form of punishment?

Mr. Elliot

I have received representations from Greenock and elsewhere against the birching of juveniles. Pending the report of the Departmental Committee on the question of corporal punishment, which was appointed in May last by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary and myself, I can make no statement regarding legislation.